Are you a current or an aspiring Autism Support Worker who wants to make a difference to the lives of children and young people with Autism in the Bradford area? If so, this could be the ideal role for you.
About the role
As an Autism Support Worker you will work alongside the Class Teacher to assist with delivering lessons and supporting children to learn through play to help them expand on their communication and sensory skills.
The aim of your role is to support the development of pupils’ spoken language as well as reading and writing.
As an Autism Support Worker you will be supporting the pupils to take part in many opportunities such as going out in the community for independent travel training and with domestic life skills such as teaching them how to cook.
About the school
This school is dedicated to the education of Autistic young people between the ages of 3-19, focusing on an individualised learning for all students. They are looking for staff that are as committed to providing quality education and care to young people with Autism as they are!
Requirements
- Be available Monday to Friday 08:30-15:30pm.
- Be willing to attend a two day positive behaviour management course.
- Be physically fit and energetic.
- Be resilient. This role is very rewarding but does not come without its challenges.
- Be passionate about changing the lives of young people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
- Be able to demonstrate empathy and patience.
- Have, or be willing to obtain a DBS on the update service.
About Vision for Education
Salary
£10 to £11 per hour
- 6 months minimum experience working with Children or adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism in a similar setting or care environment, this could be in a similar school or supported living environment
What Vision for Education offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.